Brandon Showalter
Opinion writer and social commentator
Brandon M. Showalter is a journalist and podcaster with The Christian Post who has reported extensively on topics of theological interest in the Church; bioethics issues such as euthanasia, assisted suicide, artificial reproductive technology, and surrogacy; and the developments of the "gender identity" movement and transgender ideology.
He was first inspired to pursue a career in writing and journalism while mopping floors and scrubbing toilets as a church custodian in April 2015.
He earned a bachelor's degree in international studies and Spanish from Bridgewater College of Virginia in 2007, a Master of Arts in human rights from The Catholic University of America in 2022, and is a fellow of the John Jay Institute for Faith, Society, & Law. He is also a graduate (class of 2015) of a three-year, non-degree program at Bethel School of Ministry in Redding, California.
His favorite thing to do in life is to sing.
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Breaking COVID-19 lockdown for assisted suicide is OK, UK Heath Secretary says
Despite the British government's strict lockdown rules prohibiting travel abroad, people seeking physician-assisted suicide or euthanasia will be allowed to travel, Health Secretary Matt Hancock said.
‘We need to stand for freedom of speech’: Justin Welby urges faith leaders to stamp out radicalism
Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby is defending free speech following several terror attacks across the European continent, saying that God can handle insults.
Bible reading is vital lifeline for Christians in UK, Ireland amid COVID lockdowns: survey
A new survey has found that the Bible has been a vital lifeline for Christians in the U.K. and Ireland during the COVID-19 lockdowns.
Pastor Tim Challies on sudden death of 20-y-o son: 'He’s with the Lord he loved'
Pastor Tim Challies, a popular Reformed blogger, announced the unexpected death of his only son who died suddenly on Tuesday.
EBSCO school databases are still exposing kids to porn, NCOSE says
A national anti-pornography advocacy group has rejected a cease-and-desist letter it received from a leading K-12 research database provider used in many public schools after warning for years that the company is exposing students to sexually explicit content.
Christian former Auburn football coach wins Alabama Senate race
Tommy Tuberville, the former football coach of Auburn University, has been elected to the U.S. Senate to represent Alabama.
Austria terrorist attack suspect identified as ISIS sympathizer
A suspect involved in the terror attack near an Austrian synagogue in which four people were killed and 17 other wounded was an Islamic State sympathizer, authorities say, amid an ongoing investigation.
Trump to garner 'near-unanimous' support from Conservative Christian 'SAGE Cons' on Election Day
A key voting bloc that was instrumental to President Donald Trump's victory in 2016 is even more committed to his reelection with "near-unanimous" support, new survey data show.
New Zealand to legalize euthanasia as referendum passes by a wide margin
New Zealand will be the latest country to legalize the practice of euthanasia as a result of a nationwide referendum. The final vote tally will be confirmed Friday.
Faith community, small group participation dropped during pandemic: survey
A new survey has found that among Bible readers, participation in a community of faith, such as small groups, has dropped significantly, largely due to the COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.
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